Researchers work to adapt astronauts' bodies for deep space
Astronauts bound for Mars or other deep space destinations will face radiation and weightlessness, two conditions Earth's surface normally shields people from.
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What happened
Astronauts traveling to Mars or elsewhere in deep space will have to deal with radiation and weightlessness, which the planet's surface normally protects people from. Scientists already know both can strongly affect the body. Researchers are trying to adapt the body for space travel.
Why it matters
Scientists say radiation and weightlessness can seriously affect the human body, which is not built for space travel.
Coverage
- Conversations That Matter: Re-engineering the human body for space travel (Stuart McNish)
- A Trip to Mars Could Break Your Heart (universetoday.com)
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